Hello there, and welcome to the Weekend Update... Okay, maybe I'm not on Saturday Night Live.
I was out both days of the weekend, and got to see much activity being done.
Work
on the windows for the "Baldy" CTA 4146 continue along with cleaning
all the parts. It takes a bit to bring old brass windows back to brass
color. They are fully taking the windows apart to do this.
Metal
work on the doors for the PCC in the shop continues as well. There is
always discussions on what point in history to restore cars to and this
one has a few interesting angles; though not having heard all the
information, I'm hesitant on mentioning everything. I do know that
there will be some metal plates in the back doors and not fully glass.
If I'm wrong, of course, I do hope someone will correct me. It's
amazing how much damage salt actually does to cars.
The Michigan car's roof continues to get the attention it deserves.
The
cab heaters for the CAE 431 have had the rotten metal replaced. These
should be done soon and ready for installation in the pit..er I mean
the car. (It's a running joke that we are going to wire in Jeff's
heaters in the pit to allow us some heat down there).
Perhaps
the biggest news is that on Saturday, the old wire for the burned out
grid on CNS 714 was pulled out and the new wire put in with the help
and teachings of the DC Line Department. On Sunday, the grid was
re-installed and after a few other minor fixes, the car ran itself out
of the barn and down the mainline for a test. (Well, as far as we could
go with the ballast dump that had been done previously, see the track
blog). There were no major problems with the run, a few things we'll
want to check after it's run in revenue for a few weeks, but the
inspection is done and the car will be ready for April 6.
This
means that the next car will be able to come over and be inspected, and
that's good. We can get back on track with things now (no pun
intended), and hopefully, no more blown up grids.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joel Ahrendt
P.S. If i miss anything or any questions, don't hesitate to ask. I will gladly add anything that needs to be added.
Comments
Thu, 05-16-2013 21:52
Looking good Bob! I hope to come out soon once I'm done with school.
Wed, 05-15-2013 21:28
I was not around at the time. General discussion suggests that it was "pretty marginal" in a number of areas. Nigel
Mon, 05-13-2013 11:08
"THUMBS UP!"
Fri, 05-10-2013 02:15
No, it will not be necessary to hold any of the work waiting for the plow to be turned, end for end. Weather will be the major factor, but there will [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 19:54
The CGW X-38 plow is really coming to life. Bob Kutella and Vic and crew need to be very proud of your collective efforts. I am very appreciative of [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 15:20
The snowplow looks great! Are you going to apply the door and upper windows befor it is turned to continue work?
Thu, 05-09-2013 09:09
Max, Is there any progress to report yet, in regards to the installation of the poles and overhead wires? Have a good day, sir.
Wed, 05-08-2013 18:40
Thanks for the update! I still don't understand why Commonwealth #5 was removed from service. Do you know why?
Tue, 05-07-2013 09:28
Mr. Kolanowski.....I was just wondering if the Spaulding webcam will be up and running soon for us stay-at-homes. Thanks!2FP
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:04
Max, Has work begun yet on the construction phase of erecting the poles and putting up the wire? Wish I could be there to watch it happen.
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:02
Keep up the good work, Bob. Wish I could be there to help!!!!!!!
Sun, 05-05-2013 18:53
Ah yes, I have made such Jibs myself. If it were me, I would add in each corner an angled piece from the base to the Jib to act as sway bracing. [...]